Shipping goods from Mozambique to Russia
Mozambique exports coal and gas in bulk, while its container trade includes prawns, cashew nuts and other agricultural goods. Maputo is the main port for container cargo, which sails with transhipment via Suez to Novorossiysk or St Petersburg; frozen seafood travels in reefer containers. Air freight from Maputo via a regional hub suits urgent consignments. We confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Mozambican producers, fish processors and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your plant or warehouse, arrange the export formalities and veterinary or phytosanitary documents, book reefer, dry or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Mozambique to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Mozambique to Russia
Container shipments from Mozambique typically include frozen prawns and other seafood, cashew nuts and other agricultural produce. Seafood needs veterinary certificates and the producing plant should be eligible to supply Russia; cashews need phytosanitary certificates. Bulk coal and gas are outside the scope of our groupage and container services.
Export formalities
The Mozambican export declaration is lodged at Maputo port or airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Veterinary or phytosanitary certificates are issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, with veterinary or plant-health control at the point of entry.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Confirm with your buyer that your seafood plant is eligible to supply Russia before the first shipment.
- Agree the reefer temperature and monitoring at booking for frozen prawns.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for cashew nuts before loading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Mozambique to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Maputo runs with transhipment via Suez. We confirm the expected time for your cargo in the quote.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Your buyer can use our supplier-payment service: the Russian customer pays an agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
Which documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Mozambican export declaration and veterinary or phytosanitary certificates, depending on the goods.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.